Interested in a J.D./M.S. or M.A. in Public Communications?

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

A joint degree in communications can open doors to the dynamic world of communications & media. Offered in cooperation with Syracuse University’s renowned S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, this program prepares you for a challenging career in communications law or media public policy among others.

Here's what you need to know

Syracuse Law is the primary school for students enrolled in a joint degree program at Syracuse University. For a joint degree in Public Communications, you will earn 72 law credits plus minimally 27-36 grad credits (depending on your concentration.) Most joint degree programs may be completed in three years (six semesters) and, potentially, one summer. In all cases, both programs must be completed within four years.

Students seeking dual degrees must apply to both programs separately, and admission to Syracuse Law does not guarantee admission to other graduate programs. Students are required to complete their first year of study at Syracuse Law and candidates for joint degree programs must obtain advance approval from Syracuse Law. The specific number of credits required for non-law graduate programs may vary depending on each student’s previous academic background in the subject area.

In addition, joint degree students are charged Syracuse Law tuition rates only, essentially offering the opportunity to earn two advanced degrees for the price of one.

Here's where you'll spend a lot of your time

There are significant advantages to tackling your law degree in an environment that’s integrated with a major university. Here are some of the places you’ll be spending your time as you pursue your studies. In your spare time? Well, there’s plenty of excitement to find here as well.

Syracuse University College of Law: A rich tradition in law and interdisciplinary legal studies.

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University: Become part of one of the nation’s most prestigious communications schools.

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Here's what our students are saying

“Syracuse University has a strong reputation both regionally and nationally, I was drawn to the fact that Syracuse Law offers several joint degree programs which allow students to pursue a number of different interests at the graduate level, while pursuing their J.D. Syracuse Law students have the opportunity to obtain a degree from Syracuse Law and from other recognized schools within the University, such as the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and the Newhouse School of Public Communication, by incorporating classes from both fields into their curriculum.”